Excerpts on Mormonism and political figures from Salt Lake era
Artik le excerpt covers reactions to anti Mormon efforts, commentary on high society figures in Washington, reflections on public letters and political figures. It notes Dr O'Reilly as physician to the President, mentions Justice Matthews and Mrs Matthews, and references Lincoln era narratives by Hay. It includes bill proposals by Congressman Cox and a satire by James Risnell Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Reilly
Col Wilson
Cleveland
White House
An Old Man’s Care Sparks a Family Scheme
Three sisters in a New York tenement care for their ailing Uncle John. They plan a shared home and work to support him and themselves, discussing sewing bonnets, milk, and village errands while weighing the moral duty of family solidarity. A letter hints at money and future hopes as the trio weighs leaving him cared for in a house they can run themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Justine Stanley Matthews
Distine Matthews
Nebraska City
Cata Thra
Weil
Sala
Tia Kerr
Alday Jong
Cousn Hylen
Bowery
Hate
Peite
Dane Winters
Howe
Hirlen
Helen
Salis
Saba
Tittle Kate
Owaublett
Kate
Dofat
Lim
Gravey
Dole Daycox
Gillis
Jerael
New York
Livy
Nele John
Awlate
Jane
Sabu
Alwys
Stadlenfield
Dayoux
Linda
Israel Penfieldy
Little Rate
John
Sara
Cty
Yolen
Israel Penfield
Dole
Sith
Tauchy
A Mormon Family in Ogden Polygamy Trial Not Guilty
Chicago Times reporter visits Ogden Utah to witness the polygamy trial of Bishop Lorin Farr. Five wives testified as Farr claimed to keep one wife and lived within Edmunds law. Jury returns not guilty after seven hours, with Farr hosting a supper for jurors funded by himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Ogden
Utah
Lorin Farr
Farr
County
Kerry
Farrad
Henderson
Old-Time Headgear Sparks Religious Clash in Huguenot Stories
Anecdotes from Professor Baird's The Huguenots and Henry of Navarre recount a Montauban controversy where Mme Mornay refused to remove a wire headpiece during communion, defying Berault and keeping the fashion for fifteen years as churches split over ritual decor. Other tales mention the farthingale yielding to controversy, illustrating fashion and faith intertwining in 15th to 16th century Europe.
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Montauban
M Chel Berautt
Duplessis Mornay
Mme Mornay
Berault
Germany
England
Netherlands
M. de Rogier
Mmne. de Lamy
Professor Baird
Henry of Navarre
Girls Who Make a Noise With Their Feet at a Boston Concert
Boston Herald reports on a noisy female performer whose stomping boots and squeaking steps disrupt a late concert. The writer mocks the audience and laments the persistent disturbance despite the show’s musical high points.
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Dows
Angela
Toston
Boston Herald
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Dover
London
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Russia
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Hire
Tine Tor
Flown
Olekhyne
Verdi
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Oliver Cronaiell
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Etter
Las
Chadstone
Steads
Droln Mortis
Mall Mall Gazette
Mr Stew
Mir. Morley
Gazeta
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Merler
Stead Bas
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United States
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